Self- Direction System Solution

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has issued a Request for Proposal to identify a qualified vendor capable of implementing a cloud-based solution designed to automate and enhance the Self-Direction process for individuals with developmental disabilities. This service model empowers recipients to select their own support staff and services, promoting personalized care and independence. The contract aims to support entities with demonstrated success in serving the developmentally disabled community and experience working with organizations of similar size to OPWDD. The procurement is open to all counties across New York State and involves a contract duration of five years, with an option to extend for an additional five years. The solicitation emphasizes diversity and inclusion, with specific subcontracting goals: 17% for minority-owned businesses, 13% for women-owned businesses, and 6% for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The project budget ranges from five to twenty million dollars, reflecting its scale and importance. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by April 1, 2025, with questions due by February 18, 2025, and responses provided by March 5, 2025. The procurement process is managed by Amanda Talavera, a Contract Management Specialist, and the opportunity is accessible through the New York State Contract Reporter website. This initiative represents a new procurement effort, with no prior contracts of similar scope awarded within the last five years.